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QNX Drives Home with 2010 Telematics Award

QNX-based systems from Audi and OnStar also drive home with top honors.

Winners chosen by independent experts from the automotive, mobile, and web industries

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DETROIT  Telematics Detroit 2010 Conference  June 8, 2010 - QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the automotive telematics and infotainment market, today announced that the QNX® CAR application platform has won a 2010 Telematics Award, in the Best Telematics Component category. Launched in 2009, QNX CAR provides automotive OEMs and tier one suppliers with a set of pre-assembled reference implementations that reduce the risk and cost of building in-car infotainment systems.

Two popular automotive products that incorporate QNX technology also drove home with top honors. The Audi A8 MMI System with the Google Earth mapping service won in the Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product category, and the OnStar® system won in the Best Use of Telematics Technology in the Public Sector category. QNX Software Systems also clinched a finalist spot in the Industry Newcomer category, for its contributions to the ng Connect LTE Connected Car.

The Telematics Awards recognize the most innovative people, products, and companies in the automotive telematics industry. Winners are chosen by an independent panel of experts from the automotive, mobile, and web industries.

QNX is delighted to receive these awards, said Andrew Poliak, director of automotive business development at QNX Software Systems. Weve always been proud of the innovation that these projects represent, and to have them recognized by the automotive telematics community is incredibly gratifying.

QNX, Aviage, Momentics, and Neutrino are trademarks of QNX Software Systems GmbH & Co. KG, which are registered trademarks and/or used in certain jurisdictions and are used under license by QNX Software Systems Co. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

QNX Software Systems (QNX) is a subsidiary of Research In Motion Limited (RIM). Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend," "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by QNX in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that QNX believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause QNX's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on QNXs forward-looking statements. RIM and QNX have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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